Variety wrote:Doug Liman is set to direct the Warner Bros. and DC Entertainment adaptation of “Dark Universe” — a.k.a., “Justice League Dark.”

Scott Rudin is producing. Michael Gilio is writing the script.

Warner Bros. had no comment.

Sources also added that Liman has left the Channing Tatum “Gambit” which insiders say is a mutual split between the studio and Liman.

While plot details are being kept under wraps, the story revolves around a dark Justice League team that consists of John Constantine, Swamp Thing, Deadman, Zatanna and Etrigan the Demon.

The film is an ensemble focused which speaks to one of his early hits “Go”, which dealt with a similar ensemble. The film will play a major role in the new D.C. Cinematic Universe.

Constantine was played by Keanu Reeves in a 2005 movie, as well as by Matt Ryan in NBC series “Constantine,” which was canceled in 2015 after one season. Swamp Thing has also had his own movie, with Dick Durock playing the creature in Wes Craven’s 1982 film.

Del Toro was originally attached to direct, but the project was shelved as the helmer was sidetracked by other projects. Rudin came on board as producer last year, giving new life to the property.

Great news for those who were looking forward to a live action adaptation of this "peculiar" group of heroes (myself included)! So, what do you think of this choice? Are you excited for it? At least, I am!

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However, I'm not enthusiastic about it just yet. We still have Wonder Woman and Justice League coming next year and I'm nervous about those given the backlash Batman v Superman and Suicide Squad received.

I'd feel better if the main heroes got some well received movies first.

However, I'm not enthusiastic about it just yet. We still have Wonder Woman and Justice League coming next year and I'm nervous about those given the backlash Batman v Superman and Suicide Squad received.

I'd feel better if the main heroes got some well received movies first.

More bad news for Gambit.

To be honest, I'm kinda glad that the movie doesn't have a release date yet. I mean, Doug Liman has some great movies under his belt, but just like Del Toro, the guy also has some projects in progress at the moment. "Chaos Walking". "Edge Of Tomorrow 2"(heck I loved the first one, I don't think a sequel is necessary, but if they end up making it, I want Liman back at the director's chair). I really hope that he can direct all of these movies. Meanwhile WB/DC can focus on their main characters.

I also agree with what you said. I mean, so far, I've been enjoying everything that I've seen from the DC Cinematic Universe movies, sure, they are not flawless like I would have hoped, but I'm very invested into it. Such a shame that not everyone shares the same feelings, and that's understandable.I think that, with the right choices, DC can give us an epic movie franchise. I'm crossing my fingers for the best in their future.

As for Gambit... well, I'm pretty sure a certain red uniform is calling for Mr. Tatum, Do it, Channing. Just do it.

Justice League 2 will be pushed back to the end of 2019 to make room for Justice League Dark (which will have a different title to not confuse moviegoers).

Going off that last bit, they’re planning on bringing the DCEU shows to HBO exclusively. Ideas being tossed around include Birds of Prey, Nightwing, The Question (heavily being considered as being the first, last I heard), The Phantom Stranger, Zatanna, and Doctor Fate.

I feared that something like this would happen. I mean the guy's name is attached to so many stuff, I don't know how hasty WB is in regards to getting JL Dark off the ground, they have the script, they have a producer, and they had a director, but if they were going to keep him, it would have taken a long time to start rolling the cameras. Such a shame that he had to go (at least schedules were the problem this time around).